Category: Gadgets

OnePlus is preparing the OnePlus 16 as the next flagship after the OnePlus 15. A China launch is expected soon. The company first teased the phone in late July. That teaser said an unreleased flagship Snapdragon chipset would power the device. It also hinted at a circular rear camera module instead of the square camera island on the previous model. Fresh leaks now add a possible custom BOE display and a sharper camera set.

Tipster Digital Chat Station posted the latest claims on Weibo. The leak says the phone may use BOE’s Oriental Screen 4.0 with X4 luminescent material. The panel is said to refresh at up to 165Hz. A proprietary display chip may sit behind the glass. According to the same tip, this would be the only screen in the industry with three calibrations per chip. Oppo’s next “Bright Eyes Protection” system may also feature. Ultra-narrow bezels are part of the same report.

The rear setup is expected to stay a triple camera, like the OnePlus 15. Hardware inside that trio may change. The main camera is rumoured to be 200 megapixels on a 1/1.4-inch sensor. A 50-megapixel periscope telephoto may use a 1/1.95-inch Sony sensor and offer 3x optical zoom. A new 50-megapixel ultrawide is also in the leak. Up front, a 50-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus is said to handle photos and video calls.

Gaming remains part of the official tease. OnePlus first showed the phone on July 31 at the Snapdragon Gaming Technologies Awards 2026. The company promised three exclusive gaming features. Those names are Wind Chaser Gaming Core, High Refresh Rate, and E-Sports Triple Chip. Full meaning of each label is still unclear.

None of the camera or display figures is official. OnePlus has confirmed only the coming China launch, the unreleased Snapdragon platform, and the gaming teaser. India availability has not been announced. Buyers should wait for the spec sheet before treating the Weibo list as final. The circular camera hint and the 165Hz BOE panel are the details most likely to define the first official photos.

Huawei will launch the Watch D3 in global markets later this week. The company will also introduce the FreeBuds Neo true wireless earphones. Official teasers on social media already show both products. Meanwhile, Huawei previewed the Watch D3 at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026.

The launch is set for September 2 in Munich, Germany. Huawei confirmed the date through posts on X. Teaser videos show the watch in brown and white. They also highlight blood oxygen saturation tracking.

The Watch D3 uses a rectangular display. Its overall look stays close to the Watch D2. A digital crown sits on the side. A second side button handles extra navigation.

The FreeBuds Neo teaser focuses on a pebble-like charging case. The earphones appear in at least four colours. Full earbud design details remain limited until the event.

At ESC Congress 2026, Huawei confirmed a next-generation ambulatory blood pressure monitor for the Watch D3. The company says the watch can measure blood pressure accurately even when the heart rate rises. It can also record readings before and after exercise. After that, it can suggest a suitable exercise intensity and help users build steady fitness habits.

The wearable carries CE MDR certification in the European Union. That certification covers single readings, ambulatory monitoring, and pre- and post-exercise measurements. The watch will also send measurement reminders in high-altitude settings and during sudden temperature changes.

Huawei Health Glance is another feature. It measures several core health indicators and then creates a short summary. The watch can also track sleep patterns and emotional well-being. Huawei says the Watch D3 will arrive in three colour options.

The company is also expected to unveil the Nova 16s Pro smartphone at the same Munich event. Together, the Watch D3, FreeBuds Neo, and phone form a wider product drop this week.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Quantum 7 as its latest smartphone in the market. The phone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It uses Samsung’s Exynos 1680 chipset. The company has paired this processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 5,000mAh battery supports fast charging. The rear side includes a triple camera setup. Several other features complete the package.

Samsung has released the Galaxy Quantum 7 in South Korea. According to Seoul Economic Daily, the phone is priced at KRW 717,200, or about Rs. 49,600. Colour options include Awesome Gray, Awesome Ice Blue and Awesome Lilac. Buyers can purchase it through SK Telecom.

The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display supports Full HD Plus resolution. The 120Hz refresh rate is designed to make scrolling appear smoother. The phone runs One UI 8.5. Samsung has also added Awesome Intelligence features. These include Circle to Search, AI Eraser, Best Face and Edit Suggestions.

The rear camera setup has three sensors. The main camera is a 50-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilisation. A 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera sits beside it. The third camera is a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies and video calls, the phone uses a 12-megapixel front camera.

The Exynos 1680 chipset handles daily performance. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 5,000mAh battery is said to last up to two days. Fast charging is also available. Knox Vault provides added security. An IP68 rating offers dust and water resistance under supported conditions. Charging and wired connections use a USB-C port.

Samsung says the phone will receive six years of OS upgrades. It will also get six years of security updates. Reports suggest the device is a rebranded version of the Galaxy A57 5G.

Amazon and Best Buy are discounting the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV. The 55-inch model currently costs 797.99 dollars. That price saves buyers 200 dollars off the regular rate. Larger sizes are also on sale. However, the 65-inch model is already running low on stock at Amazon.

OLED TVs are known for strong black levels and contrast. Their high prices still keep some buyers away. The TCL mini-LED model offers a more affordable option. It delivers high brightness and uses Quantum Dots for richer colour.

The QM7L also includes several premium features. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate. Variable Refresh Rate technology helps reduce tearing and input lag during games. In addition, HDR and Dolby Vision support improve image quality and contrast. The TV runs Google TV. It also supports AirPlay 2, so users can stream content from Apple devices more easily.

Other deals are also available. Star Trek fans can buy the Picard Legacy Collection on Blu-ray from Amazon for 137.49 dollars. That price is about 30 percent below the regular rate. The 54-disc set includes all seven seasons of The Next Generation. It also includes the four films linked to that series and all three seasons of Picard.

Amazon is also selling the Anker MagGo power bank at 29.99 dollars. The usual price is 49.95 dollars. The 5,000mAh pack is MagSafe-compatible. It can deliver up to 15W wireless charging. The USB-C port supports up to 20W charging.

Woot has discounted the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro to 64.99 dollars. The usual price is 179.99 dollars, which means a 64 percent cut. Shoppers can save another 25 percent with the code WOOTDOCK at checkout. The dock includes five USB-A ports, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and DisplayPort 1.4. Therefore, it can help laptops with limited ports connect more devices and an extra display.

POCO has officially confirmed the India launch of the X8 Power. Promotional material now shows that the phone will arrive next week. The brand has set the launch for September 4 at 12:00 PM IST.

The device will go on sale through Flipkart. Official pricing is still not public. However, rumours suggest a starting price of Rs 34,999.

Early images point to a clean design. The rear panel appears in yellow. A square camera island sits on the back. It includes two sensor cutouts and a flash.

POCO has confirmed a large 10,000mAh battery. The company has also confirmed 100W HyperCharge support. These two details form the core of the phone’s power-focused positioning.

Other specifications remain unconfirmed. Leaks suggest a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. The panel may offer a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,500 nits of peak brightness. In addition, rumours point to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor. Storage options may start at 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.

Software details are also based on reports. The phone may run Android 16 with HyperOS 3 on top. Therefore, the final software package will become clear only after the official launch.

Camera information still comes from leaks. The rear setup may include a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilisation. An 8MP ultra-wide lens may sit beside it. For selfies and video calls, reports mention a 32MP front camera.

Overall, POCO is positioning the X8 Power as a high-battery mid-range phone. Confirmed charging and battery details already stand out. The remaining specifications should become official on September 4.

Acer has updated the Swift Neo 14 laptop in India. The new model uses Intel Core Ultra processors. Some configurations include the Core Ultra 7 H-series chip.

The laptop has a 14-inch WUXGA display. It supports up to 32 GB of memory and 1 TB of SSD storage. It also includes a Full HD webcam, Wi-Fi 6, and a 52 Wh battery with 65W USB Type-C charging. The device weighs 1.25 kg. Acer positions it as a thin-and-light option for work, study, and everyday use.

The Swift Neo 14 starts at Rs 67,999 in India. Buyers can purchase it on Flipkart, the Acer e-store, and other retail channels.

The 14-inch WUXGA IPS screen offers a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Brightness reaches up to 300 nits. Viewing angles go up to 170 degrees. Some models also offer an OLED display.

Intel Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 H-series processors power the laptop. They pair with Intel Arc Graphics. Memory goes up to 32 GB, and storage goes up to 1 TB. The system runs Windows 11 Home. Acer lists it as a Copilot+ PC with Microsoft Copilot support.

A 1080p webcam and a built-in microphone handle video calls. Two stereo speakers provide HD audio. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The laptop has two full-function USB Type-C ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, one USB 3.0 Type-A port, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, and an HDMI 2.0 port.

Other features include an integrated fingerprint reader, a multi-gesture touchpad, and a backlit keyboard. The 52 Wh battery is rated for up to eight hours of use. The laptop supports 65W USB Type-C Power Delivery charging and comes with a 65W adapter.

It measures 316.2 mm by 216.8 mm by 17.2 mm and weighs about 1.25 kg. The finish is Steel Grey. Acer includes a one-year warranty.

Lava has launched the Bold N4 Lite in India. It joins the company’s Bold smartphone series as a new budget model.

The phone features a 6.56-inch display. A Unisoc 9863A chipset powers the device. It includes a 5,000 mAh battery. The handset runs Android 16 Go and comes with 3 GB of RAM plus virtual RAM support.

An 8-megapixel rear camera handles photography. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor provides security. The phone also carries a MIL-STD-810H durability rating.

Lava has priced the Bold N4 Lite below Rs 8,100. Sales will begin next month on Amazon.

The 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant costs Rs 8,099. A special launch price of Rs 7,999 applies at the start. The phone goes on sale on Amazon from September 3 at 12 pm IST. It comes in Empire Gold and Ghost Silver colours.

Lava also offers Free Service at Home. This service provides doorstep after-sales support across India.

The 6.56-inch display pairs with 3 GB of RAM and up to 3 GB of extra virtual RAM. Internal storage stands at 32 GB and can expand up to 64 GB. The phone ships with Android 16 Go Edition. Lava states the software contains no bloatware and will receive two years of security updates.

The rear camera is an 8-megapixel AI unit. A 5-megapixel front camera supports selfies and video calls. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 10W wired charging. A single speaker handles audio.

For comparison, the earlier Lava Bold N2 Lite launched in April at Rs 7,399. That model has a 6.75-inch HD+ 90 Hz display and runs Android 15 Go on the same Unisoc 9863A chipset. It offers 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage expandable to 512 GB, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. Its camera setup includes a 13-megapixel AI dual rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, along with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17C 5G in Singapore. This new budget smartphone features a 6.9-inch display and a 6,000 mAh battery.

The phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It supports 5G networks. Buyers get up to 4 GB of physical RAM. The rear camera offers 50 megapixels. An 8-megapixel sensor handles selfies. The device ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 3.

Earlier, the Redmi 17C 5G appeared on India’s BIS certification website under the model number 2607FRNEAI. However, Xiaomi has not yet announced an India launch date.

In Singapore, the 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant costs SGD 279. This equals roughly Rs 20,900. Xiaomi also lists a 4 GB + 64 GB option. The product page does not show a separate price for it. The phone comes in Black, Brown, and Purple colours.

The display measures 6.9 inches and offers HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Peak brightness reaches 810 nits. The touch sampling rate goes up to 240 Hz. Extra features include Reading mode, DC dimming, and TÜV Rheinland eye-comfort certifications.

A 6 nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor powers the phone. It pairs with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The device supports 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Available configurations may differ by region. It runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3.

For photography, the rear camera uses a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The front camera has an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Both cameras record 1080p and 720p video at 30 frames per second. They also support HDR, Night, and Portrait modes.

Audio features include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, FM radio, and a 200 percent volume boost.

Connectivity covers 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G networks. The phone supports dual SIM, microSD cards, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Navigation systems include GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. Sensors include an accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, and virtual proximity sensor. Security options feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.

Xiaomi packs a 6,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The battery retains at least 80 percent capacity after 1,000 full charge cycles. The handset carries an IP64 rating against dust and water splashes. Wet Touch Technology 2.0 lets the screen respond even with damp, oily, or soapy hands.

The phone measures 171.56 mm by 79.47 mm by 8.05 mm. It weighs 211 grams.

Sony Launches Xperia 10 VIII in Select Global Markets

Sony has launched the Xperia 10 VIII. The phone joins the company’s mid-range smartphone lineup. It becomes available in three colour options through the company’s online store. A dual rear camera system leads with a 50-megapixel main sensor. An octa-core Snapdragon 6 series chipset powers the device. It also carries a 5,000mAh battery with wired fast charging support. A 6.1-inch Full-HD+ OLED display completes the package.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII starts at EUR 549. This equals roughly Rs. 62,000. Buyers can choose from Frosted Gray, Frozen White, and Misty Lilac finishes. The phone will go on sale in select global markets later this year through the Sony online store.

The Xperia 10 VIII is a dual SIM smartphone. It runs on Android 16. Sony promises up to four OS upgrades and up to six years of security updates. The device features a 6.1-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with 1,080 x 2,340 pixels resolution. It supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a 120Hz touch sampling rate. The screen covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It uses a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and comes protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

An octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset drives the phone. It pairs with 8GB of RAM and 6GB of virtual RAM expansion. Internal storage stands at 128GB. Users can expand storage up to 2TB with a microSD card. Sony rates the device IP65 and IP68 for dust and water resistance.

The dual rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. It uses a 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS sensor, optical image stabilisation, 24mm focal length, and an 84-degree field of view. A 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.4 aperture joins it. This sensor measures 1/3-inch, offers 16mm focal length, and provides a 123-degree field of view. An 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture handles selfies and video calls.

A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone and supports wired fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C port. The device also retains a 3.5mm audio jack. It supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS. A fingerprint scanner provides security. The phone measures 153 x 72 x 8.3 mm and weighs about 168 grams.

Sony Launches IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitors in India

Sony has launched the IER-M500 in India. These are wired in-ear monitors. The company designed them for professional audio monitoring and live performance use. The earphones feature a 5mm dynamic driver. They also use a sealed acoustic design. This setup provides passive noise isolation. A special fitting system keeps them secure during movement.

Sony includes multiple ear tips with the product. Fitting supporters, a cable clip, and a carrying case come in the box as well. The company first launched the IER-M500 in the US in July. It is now available in India in three colour options.

The Sony IER-M500 is priced at Rs. 10,990 in India. Buyers can choose from Black, Clear, or Red and Blue finishes. The earphones are available on Amazon, Flipkart, Real Image, Sound Glitz, Headphone Zone, and other offline retailers.

The 5mm dynamic driver delivers a frequency response from 10Hz to 40,000Hz. Impedance stands at 16 ohms at 1kHz. Sensitivity reaches 103dB/mW. The sealed housing and internal acoustic structure help reduce external noise. Noise-isolating ear tips further improve isolation. Sony states that the design reproduces both low and high frequencies clearly.

A 1.6-metre wired Y-type cable connects the earphones. It ends with an L-shaped stereo mini plug. Fitting supporters and multiple ear tip sizes help users achieve a secure fit. An adjustable cable clip keeps the cable in place. It also reduces contact noise during use. The cable can handle repeated bending. Sony has tested the earphones for water resistance suited to stage conditions.

The package includes a carrying pouch for the earphones and accessories. Operating instructions are also provided. Without the cable, the IER-M500 weighs approximately 6.9 grams.